Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

PRIEST LAKE (PLKI1)

Lat: 48.57418°NLon: 116.95787°WElev: 2600.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed NW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 09 Mar 11:08 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NW Sandpoint Airport ID

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely, mainly after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 41. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Snow level 3500 feet rising to 4200 feet after midnight. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 3700 feet lowering to 2900 feet. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow.  Snow level 2900 feet. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow.  Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 41. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Snow level 3500 feet rising to 4200 feet after midnight. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3700 feet lowering to 2900 feet. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 2900 feet. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Rain and snow. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3700 feet lowering to 3100 feet after midnight . Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles NW Sandpoint Airport ID
 48.5°N 116.88°W (Elev. 2438 ft)
10:07 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
11am PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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